Some 44 years and change after Tom Sink's recently-posted photo, I found myself at the same location, only I was sur... (more)
Eastbound C&O loaded coal train behind five GPs as seen from A Tower which was still in service at the time of this photo but was retired shortly after. This is now a double track, CTC controlled ... (more)
Westbound E661 passes "A" Cabin in a fresh coat of snow. Note the heads of the signal have been turned in this view. Today the signal is gone completly. Canon A1 / Kodacrome 64
Hallowed Ground for those who love the old C&O. The once proud protector of mountain is dying a slow death at the hands of father time. 'A' cabin was taken out of service in 1961, and soon after... (more)
A mix of GE DC units, and a SD40-2 leaser are on their knees with 150 loads of grain. The engines are just cresting the summit at A cabin.
Westbound empties roll past A Cabin at the summit. Those familiar with the location will notice the old C&O signal structure has been removed. I fear one day A cabin will follow it.
Passing through thick fog, here at A-Cabin, coal empties trail westbound 459 on the ex-C&O Alleghany Grade at 02:55.
I'm willing to bet they could have found a better siding to park a 200 ton transformer.
A trio of new SD50s brings a train upgrade to Alleghany tunnel.
A westbound empty coal train prepares to enter West Virginia as it passes A Cabin
Click on Unit ID for the same train the day before, another photog.
CSXT 391 leading train N132 pass the old A Tower at Alleghany.
